On-Screen Keyboard
E724235
On-Screen Keyboard is a virtual keyboard displayed on a computer screen that lets users input text and commands using a mouse, touch, or other pointing devices instead of a physical keyboard.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
assistive technology
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virtual keyboard ⓘ |
| advantage |
can adapt layout to different languages
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can be resized or repositioned on screen ⓘ can be shown or hidden as needed ⓘ enables text entry without hardware keys ⓘ supports accessibility for users with motor impairments ⓘ |
| componentOf | graphical user interface ⓘ |
| displayLocation |
computer screen
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device display ⓘ |
| doesNotRequire | physical keyboard ⓘ |
| enablesInputMethod |
mouse
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pointing device ⓘ stylus ⓘ touch ⓘ trackpad ⓘ |
| hasDefinition | a keyboard displayed on a computer screen that allows text and command input without a physical keyboard ⓘ |
| limitation |
may be less accurate with small keys
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occupies screen space ⓘ slower input speed than physical keyboard for many users ⓘ |
| primaryFunction |
command input
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text input ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
hardware keyboard
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soft keyboard ⓘ touch keyboard ⓘ |
| supportsFeature |
accessibility options
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click-based key selection ⓘ function keys ⓘ language-specific layouts ⓘ modifier keys ⓘ numeric keys ⓘ on-screen feedback for key presses ⓘ shifted characters ⓘ symbol keys ⓘ tap-based key selection ⓘ visual key layout ⓘ |
| typicalUseCase |
2-in-1 laptops in tablet mode
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kiosk systems ⓘ tablet devices ⓘ touchscreen terminals ⓘ when physical keyboard is malfunctioning ⓘ when physical keyboard is unavailable ⓘ |
| usedBy |
touchscreen device users
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users with disabled physical keyboards ⓘ users with limited mobility ⓘ |
| usedIn |
desktop operating systems
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embedded systems with displays ⓘ mobile operating systems ⓘ |
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